Leather-wrapped Tobisho secateurs for shorter pruning sessions Tobisho Ikiru pruning shears are 200mm Japanese secateurs with carbon-steel blades and two-tone Italian vegetable-tanned leather grips. They combine practical pruning function with distinctive presentation and Yamagata maker story. Best suited to Shorter home-garden pruning sessions. Buyers who value the handmade leather finish and presentation. Gifts and collections where material character matters. Ikiru or SR-1 Tobisho intends Ikiru for shorter daily sessions. For prolonged professional use, the maker recommends SR-1. Choose Ikiru for the leather finish and presentation; choose SR-1 as the dedicated all-round working model. Care expectations Wipe sap and moisture from the carbon-steel blades after use, dry thoroughly and apply camellia oil before storage. Let wet leather dry naturally away from heat and condition it lightly only when needed. Browse Japanese secateurs and pruning shears or Japanese tool care and sharpening.
